Getting around by boat and ferry Basse Terre

VAL FERRY is a key shipping company in the West Indies, offering daily rotations between Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante and Les Saintes. They also offer regular routes between Guadeloupe, Dominica and Martinique, with stopovers in Pointe-à-Pitre, Portsmouth and Roseau. Bookings can be made for one-way or round trips. It is important to note that identification is required on arrival and departure at the ports of Pointe-à-Pitre, Roseau and Sainte-Pierre. VAL FERRY also offers special deals, such as reduced fares for the Marie-Galante festival from Martinique. Payments are secure.

CTM Deher has been operating services to Les Saintes for over 50 years. The company's fleet comprises 4 launches : Antoinette (181 seats), Miss Karaibes (130 seats), Miss des îles (180 seats) and, since the end of 2023, Miss Outre-mer (316 seats). Several daily crossings are operated 7 days a week. Rotations may vary according to weather conditions. Allow around 20 minutes for the crossing (or a little more when the shuttle stops in Terre-de-Bas). You can book online on the website (special rate if booked in advance).